Laron Landry - Redskin for life?

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Hmm...Paulsen said that one of LL's people said that he is not necessarily done in DC. But he also said that the Redskins won't be making the first offer.

Smart move by the Skins FO. I think Landry, along w/ his supporters, are in for a shock when they see how modest the offers for his services will be after two lousy seasons and the uncertainty of his recovery.

Laron has done the team no favors...ever. No point in extending him one.

[Monkeydad]

Seems like the Jets and EAGLES are the strongest contenders for LaRon now. Makes me sick...either team.

However, since he still has not had surgery for some insane reason, I don't think we have to worry about him doing much damage against us, but seeing him in an Eagles uniform will make me puke. He was one of my favorite current Skins.

[REDSKINS4ever]

Originally Posted by Monkeydad

Seems like the Jets and EAGLES are the strongest contenders for LaRon now. Makes me sick...either team.

However, since he still has not had surgery for some insane reason, I don't think we have to worry about him doing much damage against us, but seeing him in an Eagles uniform will make me puke. He was one of my favorite current Skins.

LaRon Landry was destined to be a bust with the Redskins. I'm not at all sad he's leaving. Maybe he can resurrect his career with either the Eagles or the Jets.

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by Monkeydad

Seems like the Jets and EAGLES are the strongest contenders for LaRon now. Makes me sick...either team.

However, since he still has not had surgery for some insane reason, I don't think we have to worry about him doing much damage against us, but seeing him in an Eagles uniform will make me puke. He was one of my favorite current Skins.

He won't have surgery so don't worry he'll be out again

[Monkeydad]

Bears are reportedly interested too.



Just shows how close the line between great and a disaster can be in the NFL.

Area 51 could have been so great...if only.

[mooby]

Saying LL was destined to be a bust is highly overrated. During the half a season that Landry and Taylor played together our secondary was playing amazing. With Landry patrolling the box Taylor was able to become the ballhawking safety we all envisioned (5 picks in the first half of 07) and we were all talking about how we were set at the safety position for years to come.

08 and 09 Landry fell off when they tried to move him to FS and he struggled to adjust, mainly because he's not a guy you can trust in space. But when Haslett joined the Skins with Shanny in 2010, the first half of 2010 saw Landry moved back to SS where he once again started balling his ass off before he got injured, and ever since then he's never been the same player.

He definitely has the potential to be a playmaker in this defense, all we have to do is put him in a position to succeed (aka in the box SS), minimize how often he gets left alone in coverage, and make sure that he's completely healthy.

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by mooby

08 and 09 Landry fell off when they tried to move him to FS and he struggled to adjust, mainly because he's not a guy you can trust in space. But when Haslett joined the Skins with Shanny in 2010, the first half of 2010 saw Landry moved back to SS where he once again started balling his ass off before he got injured, and ever since then he's never been the same player.

He definitely has the potential to be a playmaker in this defense, all we have to do is put him in a position to succeed (aka in the box SS), minimize how often he gets left alone in coverage, and make sure that he's completely healthy.

You don't continue trotting a guy out on defense when he presents a huge liability. It took a while before the Cowboys realized it with Roy Williams even though the glitzy hits were great to look at on Sportscenter.

It's also the reason why the Patriots just up and released their 2 time pro-bowl safety Brandon Meriweather with no real backup in place.

Stats analysis on Meriweather's decline - New England Patriots Blog - ESPN Boston

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by mooby

Saying LL was destined to be a bust is highly overrated. During the half a season that Landry and Taylor played together our secondary was playing amazing. With Landry patrolling the box Taylor was able to become the ballhawking safety we all envisioned (5 picks in the first half of 07) and we were all talking about how we were set at the safety position for years to come.

08 and 09 Landry fell off when they tried to move him to FS and he struggled to adjust, mainly because he's not a guy you can trust in space. But when Haslett joined the Skins with Shanny in 2010, the first half of 2010 saw Landry moved back to SS where he once again started balling his ass off before he got injured, and ever since then he's never been the same player.

He definitely has the potential to be a playmaker in this defense, all we have to do is put him in a position to succeed (aka in the box SS), minimize how often he gets left alone in coverage, and make sure that he's completely healthy.

Absolutely. Landry + #21 was a very effective tandem.

[sportscurmudgeon]

Originally Posted by mooby

Saying LL was destined to be a bust is highly overrated. During the half a season that Landry and Taylor played together our secondary was playing amazing. With Landry patrolling the box Taylor was able to become the ballhawking safety we all envisioned (5 picks in the first half of 07) and we were all talking about how we were set at the safety position for years to come.

08 and 09 Landry fell off when they tried to move him to FS and he struggled to adjust, mainly because he's not a guy you can trust in space. But when Haslett joined the Skins with Shanny in 2010, the first half of 2010 saw Landry moved back to SS where he once again started balling his ass off before he got injured, and ever since then he's never been the same player.

He definitely has the potential to be a playmaker in this defense, all we have to do is put him in a position to succeed (aka in the box SS), minimize how often he gets left alone in coverage, and make sure that he's completely healthy.

The Laron Landry that I saw play for the last 4 seasons in Washington was terrible in coverage and was beaten deep far too often. He would make one or two highlight reel hits but also give up a TD or two and a bunch of first down catches per game.

That is not my definition of a guy "balling his ass off"...

[mooby]

Originally Posted by sportscurmudgeon

The Laron Landry that I saw play for the last 4 seasons in Washington was terrible in coverage and was beaten deep far too often. He would make one or two highlight reel hits but also give up a TD or two and a bunch of first down catches per game.

That is not my definition of a guy "balling his ass off"...

I find it funny when old people use the younger gen's slang.

Also did you read my entire post? I get the feeling if you had you probably wouldn't accuse me of saying Landry was a baller his entire time here.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by sportscurmudgeon

The Laron Landry that I saw play for the last 4 seasons in Washington was terrible in coverage and was beaten deep far too often. He would make one or two highlight reel hits but also give up a TD or two and a bunch of first down catches per game.

That is not my definition of a guy "balling his ass off"...

That was LaRon at FS.


At SS, he was a force. Loved when he came on blitzes.

[takethecake]

So I haven't really been keeping up with the Landry news. What chance do we all think Landry has of resigning with the skins? And if that percentage is low, do we have a backup plan at safety?

[SmootSmack]

Awesome

LaRon Landry says he hurt his Achilles when he ‘shot it up’ for Redskins - DC Sports Bog - The Washington Post

[mooby]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Awesome

LaRon Landry says he hurt his Achilles when he ‘shot it up’ for Redskins - DC Sports Bog - The Washington Post

Yeah just read that. Sigh. This is one of those things you don't normally hear about where the player sacrifices for the team. It's just a shame the way things have turned out.

[Swarley]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Awesome

LaRon Landry says he hurt his Achilles when he ‘shot it up’ for Redskins - DC Sports Bog - The Washington Post

the best part is that the fan seems sure LaRon is gonna be on the roster.